SUMMER CAMPS COMING SOON!
REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING SESSION April 11-May 2, 2026
Adventure awaits for the student who is just starting their artistic journey, or the student who is well on their way. The Fulton Theatre is your home for professional theatre training in Lancaster. Our Academy of Theatre classes and camps will engage student's creativity and imagination and nurture their inner artist.
SPRING CLASSES 2026
Please Read Before Registering!
Join the Fulton Theatre this spring for our classes! We use our ticketing system for Academy Registration. This can look confusing, so please refer to the following instructions. To Register, Select 'Register Now' next to the class you would like to choose. Do not change the date on the 'Select Your Seat' page. You can change the number of students you would like to register. Click 'Reserve' and then Check Out as you would for any other purchase. Please make sure to include a VALID EMAIL ADDRESS as this is how we will contact you with important information for the class. You will be given a 'ticket' that will only list the first day of class. Please refer to the description of the class below for the full dates and times. About one week before the class starts, you will receive an email reminder to fill out a Student Information Form, as well as other details you need about the class. If you do not receive that email by one week before the class starts, please contact education@thefulton.org. If you would like to register by phone or need assistance applying a credit, contact the Box Office at 717-397-7425.
Students will use their creativity and imagination to create a short play using sock puppets! They will design simple sock puppets, develop characters, and work together to write a short script with a beginning, middle, and end. Along the way, they will develop their storytelling, teamwork, and expressive speaking skills.
Little ones will explore musical concepts of rhythms, tempos and dynamics each week through play and movement. Using their bodies, voices, and instruments, they will work together to create patterns and truly feel the beat as a group.
Join us for a behind-the-scenes workshop focused on the smash-hit Hairspray, running April 10 - May 3 at the Fulton Theatre! Led by Hairspray enthusiast and veteran Tracy Turnblad, Amanda Snarski, this class will welcome students to the 60’s as we examine the production history, dive into the iconic style & design elements, and get up on our feet to move just like the “Nicest Kids” on the Corny Collins Show. Amanda will bring her personal experience with Hairspray: being coached by casting director Bernie Telsey on live television, playing Tracy Turnblad regionally, and even meeting the composers of this beloved musical!
Students will use their creativity and imagination to create a short play using sock puppets! They will design simple sock puppets, develop characters, and work together to write a short script with a beginning, middle, and end. Along the way they will develop their storytelling, teamwork, and expressive speaking skills.
The work of William Shakespeare has impacted the stage for centuries. Through his inspiring and cryptic text to deep impactful characters and scenarios, his legacy continues to live on. Through this course, actors will be encouraged to choose scenes and monologues from Shakespeare's work that resonate with them. Through analysis of text, deciphering characters and understanding the true ins and outs of our chosen material, students will understand what it means to embody the work of Shakespeare and successfully perform famous scenes written by the bard himself.
Join us for a behind-the-scenes workshop focused on the smash-hit Hairspray, running April 10 - May 3 at the Fulton Theatre! Led by Hairspray enthusiast and veteran Tracy Turnblad, Amanda Snarski, this class will welcome students to the 60’s as we examine the production history, dive into the iconic style & design elements, and get up on our feet to move just like the “Nicest Kids” on the Corny Collins Show. Amanda will bring her personal experience with Hairspray: being coached by casting director Bernie Telsey on live television, playing Tracy Turnblad regionally, and even meeting the composers of this beloved musical!
Geared to novice performers, this is a comprehensive introduction to theatre fundamentals including voice, movement, character development, improvisation, storytelling, stagecraft, scene work and performance.
Learn iconic fights and stunts from Broadway plays and musicals, including sword fights from Romeo and Juliet, the rumble from The Outsiders, and a comedic section of Death Becomes Her. Explore how actors make these action sequences look real and stay in character, all while keeping safe. CLASS ATTIRE: Students should wear movement/ athletic clothing and closed-toed shoes, and bring a water bottle with their name on it.
For more information, email education@thefulton.org or call 717-394-7133 x105.
Academy Programs
Early Childhood
Young children (ages 3-7) explore dramatic play through storytelling, music, dance/movement, and puppetry. The Early Childhood Program develops creativity, social and emotional skills, and problem-solving techniques.
Elementary School
Elementary aged youth explore the many components of the performing arts. Students hone their skills focusing on their Actor's Tools: Body, Voice, Imagination, and Ensemble Cooperation.
Middle and High School
Teens will sharpen their skills for strong performance techniques and learn a depth of knowledge for theatre production. Students will discover the artist within through intensive exercises in acting voice, physical movement/dance and ensemble development.
Please fill out the student form and read the policy statement after you have registered for class. Scholarships are available and form should be completed before registering to allow for review and notification. For more information, email education@thefulton.org or call 717-394-7133 x105.